Monday, April 23, 2018

Training for a Faster Recovery from Surgery (Part-2)

Basically, the
process of training for surgery involves common sense
things, which anyone can do easily. An impending surgery weighs on your
mind so heavily often that you forget all about those common sense things; it
is a pity! Getting started is simple, though! Here are a few such things you
can do easily.

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Talk to your
doctor

A detailed medical evaluation is usually done when a
condition you face requires surgery. Discuss the evaluation with your doctor to
find out exercises, if any, you should avoid, or any you should pay special
attention to.

Start early

Seven days of training can help you in your recovery,
even if your surgery is due in just a week. The longer you can train, the
better would be the preparation.

Don’t overdo
it

Since there is a definite cut off point, the date of
the surgery, you may tend to push yourself too hard to get as fit and as fast
as you can. That is a big mistake! Don’t overdo it!

Start slow

Begin with gentle exercises and as your comfort
levels increase, move on to higher levels. Don’t force the pace – that could
lead to more harm than good. If in doubt, consult your doctor.

The duration

How long you exercise is as important as the type of
workout. That does not mean pushing yourself to the point of exhaustion, which
could be counterproductive. Increase the duration the way you increase the
intensity – slowly and gradually.

Be regular

Be as regular as possible doing your exercise – try
to work out five or six days a week. If you miss a day, do not try compensating
it the next day – you could hurt yourself doing extra time without knowing it.

Having company
is nice

Since the reason for the training is a medical
condition, having a friend along is a good safety net: they can spot signs of
any new problems earlier than you do.

Food

If your doctor has not given you any dietary advice,
it probably means that there are no
restrictions on what you can eat. However, controlling your diet can be very beneficial to your recovery. Ask the doctor
if you can consult a nutritionist or dietician for advice on changes in food
habits that will help you to prepare for surgery.

Bad habits

If you have been planning to give up smoking or
reduce your alcohol intake, this is the right time to do it. Even a few weeks without these habits can make a
difference to your overall health and ability to recover.

Talk to your insurance agent

As soon as you
come to know you will be going in for surgery, talk to your insurance agent. You
should get a clear pre-surgery picture of your coverage,
the costs covered by the policy and the amount you will have to pay from your
own funds. That will make you get ready for
the inevitable, with a better frame of mind.

The last thing
you need is a hospital bill that would spell disaster. That kind of shock could
slow down your recovery!

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